Zeeland PortNews Volume 10 Edition 4

VOLUME 10 / EDITION 4 DECEMBER 2015

It’s in our character

Covering Zeeland’s North Sea Ports of Vlissingen and Ter neuzen

The port is our life. Hands-on mentality, hard work and accessible people, that’s our character. Anyone who gets to know Zeeland Seaports becomes acquainted with professionals who are proud of their ports. We understand that your interests are also our interests. Clients come first. Always. We know what’s important to your company. That’s all in our character, and one of our many strengths: location on open sea draft of 16.5 metres congestion-free connections with the hinterland no nine-to-five mentality accessible ports and people dedicated terminals for a broad range of cargo you can reach us 24/7 at +31 115 647400

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Expertise and available facilities

Multraship continues investments

CMA CGM expand service line with weekly call

The last call of the year

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We have almost reached the end of the year and it has been an eventful year to say the least. Food Logistics is a perfect topic to end the year with as we prepare to sit around the table over the holiday season.

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Advancements in infrastructure outline our commitment to the future as it plays an important part of connectivity.

By road we have seen the newly opened Sluiskiltunnel create an uninterrupted north-south link between the A58 motorway and the connecting roads in Belgium. By sea, and in cooperation with our neighbours in Belgium, we are preparing for a new lock in the port of Terneuzen. This will improve access for seagoing vessels to the ports of Ghent and Terneuzen and will also ensure a smooth transit of inland vessels between the Netherlands, Belgium and the Paris region of France.

We also focused on opportunities further away this year.

The Zeeland Port Promotional Council (Z.P.P.C) organised a successful trade mission to Dubai and Oman. This trip allowed us to introduce companies from Zeeland to the region and vice versa. We had a full itinerary over the three-day trip and participants were impressed not only by the potential of the region but also by the enthusiastic cooperation of the Dutch embassy and consulate. We are looking into the possibilities to repeat this trip in 2016.

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Our province has so much to offer when it comes to food. It is exciting to see the link made between that of the food logistics supply chain and our ports in Zeeland. Likewise it is exciting to see our province develop with regards to dry bulk commodities and facilities, with established players such as Ovet, Verbrugge or Sagro and new additions to the scene such as Bulk Terminal Zeeland. This continued and increasing activity adds an economic boost to the region and also encourages us to ensure that we are offering the best possible conditions to stimulate and nurture further expansion.

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A trade mission to Turkey two years ago also received a follow-up this year as Zeeland Seaports and the Z.P.P.C. exhibited at Logitrans in Istanbul. This was again an ample opportunity to establish new contacts with logistic decision makers in this booming region and discover opportunities in this growing market.

The initiatives of the past year locally, regionally and internationally are a great example of advancements being made. I look forward to the year to come to showcase various segments of the Vlissingen and Terneuzen ports as well as further advances in our province and beyond.

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20 INSIGHTS

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Kloosterboer’s cold connections

Interview with Zeeland Seaports Commerical Manager Jean Ruinard

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PORTS IN FOCUS

MARKET FORCES

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Food logistics at Zeeland Seaports

Dry bulk expertise at Zeeland Seaports

New terminal on the scene

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Zeeland post summer festival in Amsterdam Unique oyster breeding

CMA CGM expand service line to Vlissingen

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Smart Delta Resources

Shipping Giant CMA CGM’S weekly call in the port of Vlissingen being loaded.

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Simulated success of Multraship

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Market leader Yara continues development

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H4A is paving the way

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Expanding abroad with Triangular Group

FUTURE PORTS Trade missions and offshore meeting

Green energy in Zeeland

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EVENTS Zeeland Port DECEMBER Reception 2015 Middelburg 16

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Fruit Logistica Berlin

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Intermodal South America Sao Paulo

Zeeland Seaports will be present at Fruit Logistica in the Zeeland Pavillion.

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Transrussia Moscow

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BreakBulk Europe Antwerp Booth Number: 411H1

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From land to sea with sugar on top Welcome At Zeeland Seaports we always strive to adapt to market demands in Europe and elsewhere while simultaneously expanding our strategically located port.

Adapting to market needs is a challenge we dynamically take on. New trends, developments, opportunities or new regulations –all of these factors are elements we are paying attention to and adapting to.

Although we regularly see trends and opportunities in the food logistics and dry bulk market, none is perhaps as sweet as the new sugar terminal that will operate in Zeeland Seaports’ port of Terneuzen. Once the elimination of quotas on high fructose corn syrup production comes into place in 2017, (which is generally cheaper to produce than beet or cane sugar), predictions are that EU production will more than triple.

A significant investment in infrastructure will be required which is exactly what we have witnessed at Zeeland Seaports as Vlaeynatie, holder of a concession in ‘Axelse Vlakte’ at the Port of Terneuzen will invest in the terminal, which will appropriately be named Zeeland Sugar Terminal (ZST).

This investment will entail a state-of-theart terminal being built with a total storage capacity of 320.000 tonnes of white sugar in bulk. The first phase of investment for the new terminal will be operational by 2017 – just in time for the anticipated changes to the European sugar industry. According to a new report from the European Commission, by 2023 production and consumption of the cereals-based sweetener, which is widely used in soft drinks, will rise to 2.4 million tonnes and 2.2 million tonnes respectively.

The Vlaeynatie team has all the expertise in sugar handling and we look forward to seeing the sweet success of this terminal.

On the other side of the Westerscheldt river in our Vlissingen port, we have seen a new shipping line using our port as a ‘Port of Call’. In the future, traffic could be increased to include more vessels carrying loaded containers with produce from other countries that are then unloaded and then loaded with local produce from Zeeland. This suggests an interesting opportunity to create a win-win scenario for all parties involved.

Food will definitely be an integral part of Zeeland Seaports’ future as the European Union has one of the largest import markets for food and agricultural commodities in the world These recent additions to our port showcase not only that we have the space to expand but also that we are an ideal port as a gateway for further transhipment.

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Yara International Appoints New CEO

Mr Svein Tore Holsether – President and CEO of Yara International

Yara Sluiskil recently welcomed Mr Svein Tore Holsether to their production plant on October 13th. The recently appointed President and CEO of Yara International toured the premises as well as discussed future investments to the site which will increase its value-added production capacity in the next few years. Mr Holsether joins Yara from Sapa Group, the world leader in aluminum solutions, where he has served as CEO for the past four years. Prior to this, he has held a number of management positions in Elkem, Orkla and Sapa.“I am excited to join a company that does business with a purpose – that combines products, solutions and knowledge to make a real difference for society. Yara’s crop nutrition solutions help farmers feed a growing population, while our environmental solutions protect the planet’s resources. I am excited to be part of that,” Mr Holsether stated.

Vlaeynatie Invests in Port of Terneuzen

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Multraship Orders Damen Tugs Towage and salvage specialist Multraship, through its 100-percent owned subsidiary Novatug, has commissioned the construction of two evolutionary Carrousel Rave Tugs (CRTs) from Damen Shipyards Group. These new vessels will provide tug operators

Vlaeynatie, holder of a concession in ‘Axelse Vlakte’ at the port of Terneuzen (Zeeland Seaports) has decided to invest in a sugar terminal in ‘Axelse Vlakte’. The investment decision is the result of discussions with different stakeholders in the European sugar industry and the need for a new independent operator in anticipation of the changes to the sugar regime post 2017. ED&F Man have been actively involved in the development of the project, and have made a substantial commercial commitment to the terminal and is a key strategic partner. ED&F Man believe that from 2017, sugar production in the main beet growing areas is likely to increase and with no restriction on export, the need for additional storage and handling capacity will be essential. The Vlaeynatie team has all the expertise in sugar handling as they were operating the Manufert sugar terminal in the port of Antwerp since beginnings in 1985 until 2009.

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with more power, more freedom and more durability, as well as eliminating the risk of capsizing under a tow load. The hulls of the vessels will be built by German shipyard Theodor Buschmann in Hamburg, with final outfitting carried out by Damen Maaskant Shipyards in Stellendam, the Netherlands. Delivery of the

Bureau Veritas-classed vessels is scheduled for first-quarter 2017. In addition, Multraship has also signed a deal with Damen for a new stateof-the-art ASD 3212 tug as part of its planned fleet expansion to keep pace with increasing demand for its specialist services.

From Zeeland to South Africa More than 70 Dutch companies and knowledge institutes joined Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on a trade mission to South Africa. RealLife Concepts is a business development agency located in Cape Town South Africa that is involved in the trade mission. The strong foundation Zeeland has in the agricultural sector provides opportunities for the province and the aim of the trade mission is to encounter interesting collaborations and gain knowledge for both South Africa and the Netherlands.

Biological Generator The e-Geny is a biological generator, first of its kind, which has been developed by three entrepreneurs in Zeeland showcasing the innovation in the region. It runs on solar power, has wifi and can be operated remotely. The Zeeland Joint Energy Services launched the mobile, sustainable power factory at the RecreaVak fair in Goes, where the public was able to view two protoytpes, one with wheels (the

e-Geny Roady) and one without wheels (the e-Geny Leisure).

Solar panels generate electricity, which is then stored in batteries.

It is a modular system that can be connected in series for larger power requirements. The system does not require expensive infrastructure and avoids the necessity to pay for electricity, and the developers are working on getting it on evo-list for energy efficient products.

Opportunities in the Onion Sector The Dutch provinces of Zeeland and Flevoland produce almost 60% of the Dutch export of onions combined with companies in Zeeland playing the main role trading 80-85 % of this total. The proximity of Zeeland Seaports gives a logistical advantage in this respect. The Netherlands export of onions accounts for 15%-20% worldwide, and is the world’s largest exporter after India. Due to the growing demand for healthy foods such as organic onions, there are many sales and export opportunities for the Dutch onion sector. The export of Dutch onions has the potential to grow from 1.3 million tonnes currently to 2 million tonnes in 2050. To keep up with anticipated demand and expected growth, the industry has already reacted with studies to increase and maintain onion quality including new storage methods.

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Dow Celebrates 50 Years in Zeeland

King Willem-Alexander (LEFT) with CEO of the Dow Chemical Company Andrew Liveris

The Dow Chemical Company officially opened a new security center at its Terneuzen location in Zeeland on the 4th of November. The new center was launched by King Willem-Alexander at a symposium, which also celebrated Dow’s 50 years in Terneuzen. The King’s grandfather, Prince Bernhard, officially opened the chemical company’s Terneuzen location in 1965.

The security center will service Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI) and further strengthen Dow’s role as a pioneer in the field of security management. Dow Terneuzen has 17 factories, making it the company’s second largest production site in the world. Dow is one of the companies fueling the Netherlands’ thriving chemicals industry.

VDS Vlissingen is an excellent base for every onshore and offshore construction project

VDS: Taking the Next Step into the Future To be able to continue to grow in a professional way, VDS has strengthened its management team. Robert van der Loos, CEO of VDS and Marcel Geschiere (COO) will be joined by Arjen Pattenier as CCO and Peter Heijndijk as Yard Supervisor. All have many years experience in the maritime and offshore industries. With their specialised knowledge, clients can be assured of the best service and support VDS offers. VDS has two locations in the ports of Vlissingen and Eemshaven. Both construction facilities have direct access to the open sea and can be easily reached without locks, bridges or air draft restrictions.

The former ferry port in Terneuzen Photo courtesy of DNA-Beeldbank op www.laatzeelandzien.nl

Multraship Purchase Ferry Port in Terneuzen After more than ten years of negotiations, the sale of a former ferry port that is currently being used as a marina was concluded. The municipality of Terneuzen will sell the port to Multraship Towage & Salvage.

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Province to Invest 14 Million in Economy of Zeeland

Zeeland Attracts Flemish Companies Flanders is becoming more important to Zeeland business. Trade with the neighbouring country is increasing, as is the number of Flemish companies that settle in Zeeland. Invest in Zeeland, a company that helps businesses who wish to enter the Zeeland market, once again attended the Business in Flanders trade fair in

Ghent, with the aim to attract Flemish companies to set up business across the border. Setting up business in Zeeland has financial advantages such as lower labour and housing costs, ample space for business, and an enthusiastic, hardworking workforce. Improvements in Zeeland’s infrastructure are also expected to result in increased Belgian investments across the border.

Multi-Million Deal Closed During Trade Mission in China

The Province of Zeeland plans to invest EUR 14 million to strengthen the economy of the province in 2016. Information regarding this investment can be found in the 2016 expenditure plan. Initiatives include the ‘Campus Zeeland’ plan, which works toward a second university in Middelburg to focus on technology and science. There will be a focus on innovation in agriculture and fishery, and extra attention given to tourism. Also in the works if the Smart Delta Resources project, a partnership between 11 raw material and energy companies, supported by the Province of Zeeland, NV Economische Impuls Zeeland and Zeeland Seaports.

The greenhouse farming industry from the Terneuzen port area has solidified a EUR 12 million bell pepper deal during the trade mission in China. This contract is important to the greenhouse farming industry because a portion of bell pepper export to Russia has stopped over the last few years.

The fact that China now wishes to import Dutch bell peppers offers new economic possibilities. Mayor Jan Lonink of Terneuzen and Jenny Crone, representative of the greenhouse farming industry, were part of the trade mission led by state secretary Sharon Dijksma of Economic Affairs and King Willem-Alexander also attended.

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Jean Ruinard, Zeeland Seaports Commerical Manager Photo courtesy Scherp! Fotografie

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Opening the container doors of opportunity Jean Ruinard recently celebrated three years at Zeeland Seaports as the Commercial Manager for Containers and Ro-Ro. With more than fifteen years of commercial experience, Mr Ruinard brings a wealth of expertise within shipping and logistics to the table, specifically within the Europe to West Africa trade.

This experience was undoubtedly applied to talks that led to global shipping giant CMA CGM Group recently announcing an extension of the West-Africa service by adding an additional weekly call in Vlissingen for dry and reefer cargo.

How do you reflect on the past few years at Zeeland Seaports?

Jean: The past three years at Zeeland Seaports have been eventful to say the least. One of my main focuses has been to increase visibility, which means to see and to be seen. We have a very close relationship with the companies in the port area and proactively work together to address issues but also to look into possible opportunities. Over the past few years I’ve visited many exhibitions and companies to discuss potential collaborations, which has now proven successful.

How did this come about?

When I began at Zeeland Seaports, we knew that we wanted to do something with containers and expand this service further. Through research and visiting companies we came to the conclusion that there were 400,000 TEU containers in the region that were making an inland journey to the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp and subsequently to sea. Through further investigation we concluded that in our hinterland 2,5 million TEU of containers were being shipped. The next step was to meet with transporters and shipping companies to examine transport routes.

we actively put this message out there to secure partnerships.

What are some of the advantages?

Jean: A big advantage compared to the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp is our congestion-free roads. Besides the good hinterland connections, space is a great advantage. It is interesting to see that although some companies adjust their routes, the movement through our ports continues. This is purely due to the fact that we have plenty of space for warehousing and logistics to accommodate to these changes. This is a strong foundation when it comes to future growth.

Additionally there are two ends to the benefit spectrum. As a supplier if you are located in our hinterland and need to bring your shipment first to Rotterdam or Antwerp then we can offer a logistically faster and cost-effective solution. For a shipping company, should volumes increase to the point that transport to Antwerp could be omitted, than you are saving the journey through the Belgian inland waterway network via the Westernscheldt river which saves 6-8 hours one- way, not to mention easier North Sea access.

What will the focus be for the future?

Once we had the full picture it was clear that we could offer a lucrative alternative.

This is now being put into practice by CMA CGM. In our hinterland we produce a great amount of potatoes and onions and as CMA CGM aims to increase their refer cargo activities, a weekly stop in Vlissingen ensures just that. It was evident to us that our port had clear benefits to offer and

Jean: The future is certainly promising.

There is a clear ‘can-do’ attitude that can be felt within and around the ports and I hope to contribute further to this.

I will continue to outline the possibilites to potential customers and to show them our port which is suprised many once they discover that we are the same size as the port of Amsterdam and one third of the

port of Rotterdam. We don’t only have the expertise but we also have the initiative and recent developments reinforce this.

The investments to infrastructure within the province of Zeeland are pre-emptive rather than reactive – to think of solutions before problems occur. This is ultimately in everyone’s benefit and allows us to anticipate expected growth and maintain our competitive advantage. Investments such as the recently completed Sluiskiltunnel or the new lock in Terneuzen scheduled for 2021, not only save time and therefore generate money but also relieve local residents. It is a win-win scenario for all decreasing traffic and noise for residents and simultaneously ensuring that transhipment runs smoothly and effectively out of the port.

When it comes to future transport improvements there are areas that we hope to address. The modal split for rail transport is 6% and we anticipate that this will increase in the future. We recognise the potential and are addressing the rail link between Zeeland and Antwerp as well as the connection between Axel and Zelzate leading towards Gent.

Talks with several parties to establish a container terminal in the port of Vlissingen would ultimately open the doors for future growth. The terminal would be predominantly for containers with food products and increase the container volume to between 100,000 TEU to 1 million TEU. We have always had the potential for a container terminal and with recent developments the groudwork has been laid which could create a snowball effect – I am convinced it will be a success.

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Take a bite out of Zeeland Seaports Experienced in handling fruit, fresh produce, fruit juice and concentrate and meat – Zeeland Seaports has a food hub in the Bijleveldhaven in the Port of Vlissingen. With several private storage and handling facilities that blend, pack and reprocess, Zeeland Seaports’ Vlissingen port is an ideal base for companies looking to quickly and costeffectively reach the largest number of customers. The close proximity to large consumer markets, major European seaports and airports, and a skilled workforce is cultivating this flourishing food cluster.

Zeeland seaports has several private storage and handling facilities

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Food transport in the port of vlissingen

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Adding value The growing consumer demand for chilled and frozen food continues to challenge the cold supply chain, which has experienced a consistent growth curve that is expected to continue. The total global capacity of refrigerated warehouses was estimated at 552 million m3 in 2014, an increase of 20% compared with 2012. The strength of Zeeland Seaports within food logistics is also on the rise. “We actively seek out partnerships and solutions that benefit all parties involved. This extends further than simple export. Our emphasis has been and continues to be the notion of ‘added value’. Every service in and around the ports needs to be an added value to the entire logistics cycle,” states Zeeland Seaports Commercial Manager Leo Lagendijk. “Our added value lies in providing a strong incentive for innovation by creating new infrastructure, encouraging partnerships and the power of jointly pursuing an ambitious goal.”

Going bananas For a long time bananas have reigned supreme in the ports with two major players located at the port of Vlissingen at the Food Port in the Bijleveldhaven. Logistics service provider Kloosterboer handles temperature-controlled food products including fish, meat, fruit, fruit juices and concentrates, dairy and potato products. In early 2015, Chiquita made the transition from the port of Antwerp to unload bananas at Kloosterboer’s facility in Vlissingen. The decision was a direct result of the take-over by Brazilian juice giant Cutrale-Safra. After 33 years in Antwerp, transitioning to Vlissingen and thus shortening shipping distance, reduced Chiquita’s unloading by as much as four days.

Food transport in the port of vlissingen

Another prominent logistics service provider on the scene is ZZColdstore. Initially focused on onions, nowadays ZZColdstore also imports seasonal fruits and bananas. On a weekly basis, the banana boat arrives in the port of Vlissingen before commencing on a journey to the German supermarket chain Lidl. This activity now amounts to around 300,000 tonnes of bananas a year.

Flourishing food cluster However, bananas are not the only fruit transshipped through the port. Since 2014, Spanish juice producer AMC has shipped juice concentrate and pulp to the port of Vlissingen where the final juice product is produced and distributed. AMC is a business group dedicated to the food and beverage sector in the global market specialising in fresh fruits, juices, smoothies and natural fruit-drinks, flowers and ice cream. The group owns 3,250 hectares of citrus fruit cultivation plots distributed throughout Spain, Israel, USA, South Africa and Chile, as well as its own breeding and development centres for new vegetable varieties. Presently, AMC is undertaking a major investment in a new state-of-the-art bottling plant and lab at the port of Vlissingen. This will be an important transport cost-saving measure for the company as well as being a possible entry point to new markets with high growth potential.

In total, AMC’s juice production amounts to 120 million litres of juice per year, which is expected to double in the coming years with a new factory.

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the Food cluster employs skilled and flexible professionals in the handling of food products

From all over the world, fruit enters Europe via Vlissingen totaling approximately 500,000 pallets and 15,000 containers. The port is also a vital gateway for the export of fresh vegetables grown in the Netherlands, France and southern Europe, to Russia and other destinations in the north. The produce is unloaded, stored and further processed, if necessary. To maintain an uninterrupted logistics flow, this flourishing food cluster employs skilled and flexible professionals in the handling of food products and reefer containers.

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Frozen Food Figures According to a report by international financial services provider Rabobank, frozen food will over-index overall food growth by almost 50% by 2030. A key part of this is the increase in consumers purchasing their frozen groceries online. Across Europe, online grocery retailers have not always focused on frozen-food products, instead prioritising modifying their supply chains and delivery processes.

However, with online channels growing significantly and supply chains becoming more sophisticated, online retailers are now choosing to expand their range of frozen-food products, which is particularly beneficial for the frozen-food industry.

Sea in combination with congestion-free travel by road, rail or inland waterways, is an ideal scenario. By road, Germany and Italy are within reach and compared to Antwerp, the transhipment via Vlissingen is a time and fuel-efficient solution for shipping companies.

Sustainable solutions

The fruits of our labour market Zeeland Seaports’ facilities, including stevedores, cold stores and packing stations, rarely experiences employee strikes. In fact, the Netherlands has one of the lowest percentages of days lost to strikes within the EU. “We have strong employment regulations ensuring a steady and reliable workforce,” states Lagendijk.

“This is not only a key component to maintain efficient logistics solutions but also a precondition for growth.” The cooling chain from plantation to fruit tray is unbroken in the temperaturecontrolled warehouses in Vlissingen. The complete package on offer includes packaging stations, a blending station and temperature-controlled transport to the European hinterland.

However, this is not all; Zeeland Seaports also has excellent customs facilities and quality control and packaging handled by dedicated staff. Consistent production generates a cost-efficient solution to the entire food logistics chain.

A sustainable relationship in order to survive in a tough economic climate and changing customer demands is essential. Zeeland Seaports continues to invest in improvements so that its leading position in food logistics and related services such as storage and cross-docking can be further expanded. While 80% of the fruit is transported in containers, bananas arrive in the port on pallets. “Together with parties from the port area, we are currently considering the possibilities of developing a small terminal,” states Lagendijk. The next few years look very positive for the frozenfood industry and the cold-supply chain. “We are ready for the challenges that the future holds and look forward to producing creative and efficient solutions that help meet the demands of an exciting and ever-changing market,” concludes Lagendijk

For more information, please contact Zeeland Seaports Commercial Manager Leo Lagendijk. + 31 115 647 572 leo.lagendijk@zeelandseaports.com

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Fast transhipment to hinterland The province of Zeeland is strategically located with a lack of traffic jams compared with other parts of the Netherlands and further on in Europe. Nevertheless, recent improvements in the province of Zeeland’s infrastructure have been completed to ensure congestion-free travels. The recently opened Sluiskiltunnel is part of an uninterrupted north-south link between the A58 motorway and the connecting roads in Belgium. The tunnel guarantees an unhindered flow of traffic, thus eliminating a major obstacle for further economic development to the GhentTerneuzen port area. Less than an hour sailing from the North Zeeland PortNews I 13

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CMA CGM: PEELING OFF THE LAYERS OF OPPORTUNITY AT ZEELAND SEAPORTS The French container giant CMA CGM has added an additional weekly call in the port of Vlissingen, which commenced on October 1, 2015. The third-largest shipping company in the world made the strategic decision to transport mainly onions and fish from the port of Vlissingen to West Africa.

Photo courtesy Anton Dingemanse Fotografie

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CMA CGM’s vessel being loaded in the port of Vlissingen.

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MARKET FORCES The choice to transport out of the province of Zeeland is an obvious one. The Netherlands is a market leader in the onion trade with an average of 1.3 billion kilograms of onions being traded and shipped out on the country on a yearly basis. This amounts to almost one sixth of the world’s production. The province of Zeeland, the westernmost province of the Netherlands, is one of the largest onion exporters with local companies playing a major role in the worldwide onion export. Although Zeeland is the main exporter of onions in the Netherlands, a portion of the onions produced in the region is loaded in Vlissingen and then shipped to the port of Rotterdam and Antwerp in barges. With the newly established shipping line in operation, this will no longer be necessary. The onion package for West Africa is approximately 700,000 tonnes annually offering huge advantages for onion exporters. “We are bringing the ship to the producers rather than vice versa,” states Joop Mijland, Managing Director of CMA CGM Holland.

“Producers need to indicate the transhipment routes they envision for the future so that we can respond with cost-effective solutions.”

Photo courtesy of DNA-Beeldbank op www.laatzeelandzien.nl

Synergy of skills Previously onions were loaded in Antwerp, as with other shipping lines, but now vessels will travel from the port of Antwerp to Vlissingen as a last ‘Port of Call’. This marks the first large container service for Zeeland Seaports with logistics service provider Kloosterboer processing CMA CGM’s weekly call. The collaboration between the three parties is effective. Weekly discussions ensure that all parties are informed of changes and developments.

“Zeeland Seaports possesses a wealth of information when it comes to marketing and the structure in which certain aspects should be organised. Kloosterboer, on the other hand, is completely at home in this region and knows their suppliers through and through. This creates a great combination of knowledge and expertise form all sides,” says Mijland.

Container terminal logical follow-up CMA CGM and Kloosterboer see opportunities to create more transhipment facilities in the port of Vlissingen for onions, potatoes and fish in refrigerated containers. The export products will go to the Moroccan ports of Tangiers and Casablanca, and will be transferred from there to important markets like Senegal and Nigeria. Preferably CMA CGM’s vessels should return fully loaded to Vlissingen. What CMA CGM has in mind, among other things, is

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Photo courtesy Anton Dingemanse Fotografie

African agricultural products and citrus fruit from Spain. This would fit with Vlissingen’s development of becoming a rising fruit port.

CMA CGM is also considering building a container terminal in the port of Vlissingen in cooperation with Kloosterboer. The terminal would mainly handle refrigerated containers for food products. Both companies recognise the opportunities for the transhipment of 100,000 to 1 million TEU (standard container size) per year.

Since 2014, Kloosterboer has operated a reefer depot on the Westhof quay in Vlissingen, which would accommodate to a fairly easy expansion.

The choice is yours CMA CGM, together with Kloosterboer and Zeeland Seaports, is looking into further import possibilities. These talks are in the works however; the main focus at the moment is to ensure that this new service line between Vlissingen and West Africa is a success. “A terminal would be a logical consequence to the shipping line and we are also looking into this,” says Mijland. “Initially this will be aimed at a very modest scope and requires a gradual approach.

We will not develop an extensive infrastructure to subsequently wait for suppliers to arrive. We will increase the terminal capacities based on the current demand with a slight focus on what can be

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ON OCTOBER 21, THE CONTAINER SHIP CMA CGM HERODOTE DEPARTED FROM THE WESTHOF QUAY IN VLISSINGEN WITH APPROXIMATELY 2,000 TONNES OF ONIONS FROM KLOOSTERBOER MARKING THE FIRST LARGE CONTAINER SERVICE IN THE PORTS OF ZEELAND SEAPORTS.

brought this way in the future. It needs to continue to be an efficient and effective solution with the clear advantage that goods are unloaded quickly and in close proximity to suppliers,” states Mijland.

The choice for suppliers to utilise this new service will contribute to a positive economic spin-off for the region and Mijland stresses that its success now lays in the hand of suppliers. “At the moment we are establishing and facilitating a service that has been in demand in the region for a long time.

We strive to create permanent solutions that suppliers can reply on. This is of course dependent on the support of suppliers and potential suppliers in the region. Therefore I say choose Zeeland and choose Zeeland Seaports, which secures present possibilities as well as long-term solutions.”

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Chiquita made the transition to the port of Vlissingen in 2015.

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Cold Connection Kloosterboer is a leader in logistics services in Western Europe for temperature controlled food products. From the Zeeland Seaports’ Vlissingen terminal, Kloosterboer processes 1.2 million tonnes annually of shipments including fish, meat, fruit, fruit juices and concentrates, dairy and potatoes. The specialist in storage, stevedoring and logistics is completely at home in the region and recent activities demonstrate their efficient logistics solutions.

As logistics service providers react to the developments in the frozen food market, it is clear that there are a number of emerging trends. The market is now increasingly customerdriven and a key focus for logistics providers is to offer a complete solutions package as well as a wider portfolio of value-added logistics services. By offering key services in one place, supply chain operations will be streamlined and customers will be reassured that their logistics provider handles the complete supply chain – Kloosterboer does exactly this at their Zeeland Seaports facilities.

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clear requirement for progress. “If we as a company are successful, this is also the success of Zeeland Seaports,” states Kloosterboer’s Commercial Manager Marco Vermet.

“Our communication with Zeeland Seaports has always been open in nature and we continue to value them as a team player with regard to maintaining and expanding our activities,” states Vermet.

Conveniently located between the two major ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, Zeeland Seaports offer excellent infrastructure, congestion-free roads and good opportunities for entrepreneurship.

Kloosterboer is a prime example of how these opportunities are effectively utilised by offering cost-efficient logistics solutions.

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Facts & Figures • Kloosterboer processes 1.2 million tonnes of goods/year

of which 25% is non-food

• 50,000 transhipment containers arrive to the Vlissingen

terminal by ship or barge

• Covered storage of approximately 225,000 tonnes • Open storage of approximately 125,000 tonnes

An example of this was apparent when after 33 years in Antwerp, Chiquita made the transition from the port of Antwerp to unload bananas at Kloosterboer’s facility in Vlissingen in early 2015. By changing ports, thus shortening shipping distance and a faster handling of loads, reduced Chiquita’s unloading by as much as four days, which undoubtedly contribute to substantial savings for customers. Furthermore, the newly initiated service line by global container giant CMA CGM will see local onions and potatoes handled at Kloosterboer’s facilities. This weekly service is especially beneficial to local onion exporters who no longer need to retrieve their empty containers from the ports of Antwerp or Rotterdam, but can pick them up at Kloosterboer’s terminal, load the produce and return the container to the terminal for shipment to West Africa. The intention to expand this service is prevalent. Kloosterboer together with CMA CGM is investigating further transhipment options from the port of Vlissingen, as ideally the vessels should return fully loaded.

be beneficial so as to permanently keep our customers interested in our facilities and corresponding services,” states Vermet. “We would like to see the transhipment connections from the port of Vlissingen expanded for container shipments to the UK, (South) Spain and the Baltic States.

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BULKING UP

Zeeland Seaports offers excellent possibilities for the storage and handling of dry bulk. The spacious docks with direct access to the open sea and with excellent accessibility to the European hinterland have contributed to dry bulk being the second-largest flow in the ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen in terms of volume. Zeeland Seaports is a gateway port for

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further transhipment of dry bulk cargo, which includes coal, iron ore, cereals, fertilisers and as of 2017, sugar. With dry bulk experiencing a 5% increase at Zeeland Seaports last year, this year has seen a continued focus on existing and new facilities, additional commodities and strengthening bordering opportunities.

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Vessels located at Verbrugge Terminals in the port of Terneuzen

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Due to its strategic location and space on offer, Zeeland Seaports houses server companies with the expertise and facilities to properly handle dry bulk. Stevedores and storage companies handle dry bulk at dedicated private facilities that load/unload, store, and further distribute the cargo inland. With main customers located in the Terneuzen port area, much of this cargo is raw materials and products for chemical and processing companies.

Leaders of the pack Fast handling and forwarding is essential in the bulk products market. The transport of bulk goods is a delicate process, which is often highly regulated, due to the effects that an in-transport accident can have on the environment. Leading players in the ports therefore play an essential role in the transhipment of dry bulk goods. Ovet and Verbrugge Terminals are two examples of such leading companies, offering all the facilities necessary for the logistics chain including storage, distribution and transhipment.

Ovet is active in the transhipment of coal and other solid fuels, iron ore, biomass, and a wide range of other dry bulk commodities with terminals and floating cranes in the ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen and berths on the Westernscheldt estuary. Ovet’s four floating cranes can be towed to wherever they are needed within the Zeeland Seaports area and a recent train loading installation was implemented at their Vlissingen terminal. Due to its geographically very well located terminals and excellent hinterland connections, Ovet is able to handle dry bulk products for end-users in North, West and Central Europe.

Additionally, Ovet delivers stevedoring services for customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Italy, UK, Poland and other countries. “For Ovet, the most important

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advantage of the Zeeland ports is the lack of congestion and the quick handling of different modalities. This results in an efficient throughput of incoming sea vessels and outgoing trains and barges,” states Account and Planning Manager at Ovet Sander van der Veeke.

Verbrugge Terminals is one of the leading service providers in the ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen, located on both sides of the Westerscheldt river. Verbrugge’s bulk terminal in Terneuzen is equipped to handle vessels that are loaded with a wide range of dry bulk products, which include fertiliser, sulphate, phosphate, potassium, salt, soda, dolomite, Nepheline and various other industrial minerals. The full length of the quay is 1,700 metres (the bulk terminal is 650 metres) and can simultaneously process three sea-going vessels with a maximum rate of 1,500 tonnes per hour. The terminal has a total storage capacity of 600,000 tonnes for bulk goods with dry bulk products being stored in covered units. Due to the excellent handling facilities at Verbrugge’s Terneuzen Terminals in combination with the good connections to inland waterways, road and rail, Verbrugge is able to offer a highly competitive logistic package.

In addition to excellent facilities, the equipment available at Zeeland Seaports is impressive. One of the biggest materialhandling cranes in the Benelux is located in the port of Vlissingen. The crane named the CSV is a joint venture by Verbrugge and Sagro – a multidisciplinary firm in the field of infrastructure, demolition, logistics, warehousing and recycling.

Headquartered near the port area of Vlissingen, ​​ Sagro conducts specialist work and offers total solution packages with more than 200 employees at different locations in the Netherlands.

The partnership between Sagro and Verbrugge allowed both companies to cater to the highly competitive transhipment market and highlighted the start of a new chapter in the ports.

The 8-metre-high CSV is unique as it is mounted on a floating pontoon and can therefore be towed across the Westernscheldt river and thus active in the port of Vlissingen and the port of Terneuzen.

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Heavy metal Another key player active in the port of Vlissingen is global logistics service and warehousing provider Pacorini Metals. Pacorini is primarily engaged in warehousing and freight forwarding for organizations engaged in the treatment and storage of non-ferrous metals, “minor metals”, ferroalloys and steel. Tailor-made logistics packages on offer include transport and storage, sea transport in containers or break bulk, unloading and storage, customs clearance and onward transport to the final destination by road, rail or waterway. With the space and location of Zeeland Seaports, this transhipment runs smoothly and effectively.

New arrivals This year also saw new undertakings at Zeeland Seaports. A new bulk terminal was established at the port of Vlissingen. Bulk Terminal Zeeland B.V. (BTZ) signed a contract in July to lease a site in the port to store and process bulk goods. Access to the site is via a quay that can accommodate ships with a maximum length of 225 metres. The arrival of BTZ marked an important development in expanding the processing services for bulk goods in Vlissingen. With a surface area of 6,000m2 storage space for bulk goods BTZ also possesses modern machinery specially designed for the storage and processing of bulk goods.

Sweet investments A recent development is the completion of the construction of Vlaeynatie’s new fertiliser terminal with the terminal commencing operations in November. The new warehouse with a total area of 32,000m2 will support Vlaeynatie’s scope of work in the packaging, storage and transfer of products for SQM and its subsidiary Plantacote. Plantacote intends to produce both premium and standard controlled release fertilisers at the Axelse Vlakte development. In addition, SQM fertilisers from other production sites will be shipped to the new Vlaeynatie terminal. “The good location and facilities that Axelse Vlakte has to offer are decisive reasons to build here,” stated Marcel Genadry CEO Vlaeynatie.

With the construction of the fertiliser terminal underway, Vlaeynatie decided to invest in a sugar terminal as well at the Axelse Vlakte at the port of Terneuzen. The new entity will be known as Zeeland Sugar Terminal (ZST) and will construct a state-of-the-art terminal with a maximum total storage capacity of 320,000 tonnes of white sugar in bulk. The new terminal will incorporate the latest technologies and techniques to serve the European sugar producers and international traders and will be operational in 2017.

Ovet’s lifting cranes for unloading bulk goods Photo courtesy of DNA-Beeldbank op www.laatzeelandzien.nl

Award winning Zeeland Seaports together with the Ghent Port Company have jointly promoted the assets of the powerful economic region between Vlissingen and Ghent this past year. Both port companies have already collaborated on the new development of a lock in Terneuzen and on sustainable port development. Further initiatives have included one single port information system with the aim of carrying out and guiding navigation efficiently as both ports are accessible through the same gateway through the Ghent-Terneuzen port area.

This single port information system recently saw the port of Ghent and Zeeland Seaports win an award for ‘Best IT solution’ issued by the International Bulk Journal for the cross-border port information system ENIGMA+. Since the beginning of 2015, vessels as well as companies only have to use one single cross-border port information system for all arrivals at and departures from the ports of Ghent and Terneuzen. With this in mind, any company that decides to set up at Zeeland Seaports is assured of excellent maritime links and an easily accessible hinterland.

For more information, please contact Zeeland Seaports Commercial Manager Franceso Faes + 31 653 401 426 francesco.faes@ zeelandseaports.com

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New bulk terminal on the scene A major advantage that Zeeland Seaports has is the available space to accommodate to the storage of bulk goods. This was recognised earlier this year as Bulk Terminal Zeeland B.V. (BTZ) signed a contract to lease a site in the port of Vlissingen to store and process bulk goods.

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The storage of dry bulk generally requires a lot of space. Zeeland Seaports has this space and the experience to facilitate the growth or establishment of production and stevedoring companies. These factors combine to make dry bulk and Zeeland Seaports a reliable combination. “A key component of successful bulk operations is a strategic location, not just for the port, but also in terms of further transhipment. The port of Vlissingen has all of these components available and more,” states managing director of BTZ, Marijn van Nispen.

Zeeland Seaports forms one port area managing, operating and developing the seaports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen. With a strategic location in Northwest Europe and excellent hinterland connections, the industrial and logistics companies who operate in this region profit from the combination of unhindered seaport access and multimodal connections. With easy access from the North Sea, the ports of Zeeland connect to Dutch, German, Belgian and French waterways and also offer numerous transhipment choices and shorter shipping times which is a driving factor for many companies to invest in the ports.

Customised processing Following successful discussions with Zeeland Seaports, BTZ signed a contract in July to lease a site in the port of Vlissingen on the Quarleshaven accessible via a quay that can accommodate ships with a maximum length of 225 metres. This newly acquired facility will allow BTZ to provide cost-effective and customised solutions for bulk processing and storage. “After assessing the opportunities in the port, we recognised that there was a demand for a bulk processing facility, fortunately this facility was available and after negotiations with Zeeland Seaports we were able to get the terminal established,” says Van Nispen.

The arrival of BTZ marks an important development that is expected to generate 50 to 100 direct and indirect jobs for the discharging and loading of bulk cargo using a variety of cranes in addition to board-to-board cargo.The reliable labour force in the ports will allow BTZ to cater to individual needs with modern machinery specially designed for the storage and customised processing of bulk goods. The 6,000m2 storage facility will expand the processing services in the port and see BTZ work in close collaboration with Vertom Shipping, an experienced partner with over 40 years of experience in the international market for cargo transport.

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Zeeland Seaports benefit from Multraship investment Multraship is a leading global player in the international towage and salvage industry. The company’s core activities include harbour towage, salvage & wreck removal, ocean towage and support to offshore energy & dredging industries. Although increasingly active globally, Multraship is fiercely proud of its Dutch roots and specialist vessels that are a familiar sight in the waters around the ports of Terneuzen and Vlissingen.

Multraship Towage & Salvage is a division of the Muller Maritime Group, a private company owned jointly by the Muller family from Terneuzen, the Netherlands, and Fairplay Towage from Hamburg, Germany. The Muller family has been engaged in the shipping industry for more than 230 years, specializing in towage and salvage since 1911.

Other divisions and participations of the Muller Maritime Group include VEBO and Montis Mooring – providers of linehandling and boatmen services in the port of Terneuzen. The management of the company is under the control of the fourth generation of the Muller family, all of whom bring hands-on experience to the table.

Multraship operates and manages a large fleet of tugs, salvage vessels, floating sheerlegs and other craft equipped with modern towage, salvage and fire-fighting equipment operated by experienced and highlytrained masters and crew.

Pepijn Nuijten, Managing Director of Multraship, says, “Multraship has always believed that ongoing, planned investment in new vessels, new technology and experienced personnel is essential for any company wanting

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to establish and build on its presence in the shipping sector. And the past twelve months have provided numerous examples of how Multraship is continuing to grow and to develop its services and expertise benefitting the shipping interests in the Scheldt region and elsewhere.”

Expanding the fleet Multraship is on track with its newbuilding programme, the latest phase of which was launched in 2008 when the decision was made to undertake an investment programme designed to achieve substantial renewal and expansion of the company’s fleet. In the harbour towage sector, Multraship invested in six tugs (Multratugs 3, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30). In the sea towage sector, there was investment in three tugs (Multratugs 4, 14, 20), while three further tugs were added in the terminal towage sector (Multratugs 17, 18, 19). In the Maritime Contracting sector, meanwhile, there was investment in two vessels (Multraship Responder and Multrasalvor 3). All these vessels are currently in service and are experiencing a high level of demand.

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Multraship’s Multratug 20 servicing the offshore converter platform SylWin alpha

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PORTS IN FOCUS At the beginning of this year, Multraship also strengthened the fleet of two of its subsidiary companies, Verenigde Bootlieden and Montis Mooring, with the addition of VB2 and MO5.

These Damen 804s are specifically built for Multraship and operate mainly in the Braakmanhaven, which is used by clients such as Oiltanking and Dow Benelux. With these new vessels, the average handling time of lines is shortened by 8%. This is an encouraging development for all users Dispatching Centre located in of the port. The investment in the harbour the lock area of Terneuzen.

Towage sector is of particular significance because some of these vessels (29, 30 Type Photo courtesy of Multraship Damen 3212) have a bollard pull of 82t, The carrousel towing system is as simple as it is effective, which is higher than current market demands dictate. Multraship’s consisting of a relatively straightforward steel construction, basically intention here was to be ready for when the new lock in Terneuzen a freely rotating ring (the actual ‘carrousel’) fitted around the scheduled to open in 2021, a development that will create a superstructure of the tug. It is on this freely rotating ring that the demand for stronger tugs. This new lock will significantly boost tug’s towing point is located, as opposed to a conventional fixed traffic levels to Terneuzen and Ghent. towing point that has been the case for as long as towing has existed.

In order to ensure that it maintains the optimal mix of tonnage Tugboats fitted with the carrousel towing system can turn around to best serve the many different types of vessels in its areas of freely relative to the tow without letting go of the line. A carrousel operation, Multraship has also recently added to its fleet two tug can brake or steer a moving tow much better, faster, cheaper secondhand 39-ton bollard-pull tugs, the sister-vessels Multratug 1 and from any position forward or aft, than any regular tug relying on and Multratug 13. Investment in tugs is one thing, of course, but installed power for braking or steering. A tow load simply cannot operating them is another. That is why Multraship has invested in capsize a carrousel tug. a 120° Tug simulator from Force Technology, Denmark. After an Also, for its braking and steering operations, a carrousel tug extensive analysis period with the simulator team (comprising an needs far less added energy, resulting in significantly reduced fuel operations manager and two senior captains), the decision was consumption and emissions. The cost-saving potential on fuel alone made to invest in this ultra-professional system, which has now is at least 25%, depending on the operational profile of the tugboat. been operating for more than eight months.

The carrousel tug’s lower operational costs, speed of action and enhanced control over the tow can provide huge advantages over Operations manager Bianca Pielaat says, “Normally, when training conventional tugs. a tugboat captain, we just place him on board and educate and involve him over a period of time in the safe manning of the tug.

Multraship is also very active in the renewable offshore wind sector This method of training, however, is very time-consuming and it can – not only at sea, but also closer to home. It is assisting with the take up to one year before the captain is ready to sail his own tug. transportation of piles for the foundation of offshore wind farms With the simulator, we cut back on this training period significantly. from Hoboken (near Antwerp) to Vlissingen, and is also involved One week on the simulator is equal to almost 3 months of training in the handling operation in those ports. This year, over 100 such with previous training methods.” assisted transportations will have been undertaken. The port of Vlissingen has developed tremendously in the renewable offshore The simulator has already helped train a lot of captains who energy sector, evolving into a real offshore hub. Multraship is are now safely sailing their tugs. The great thing about the new committed to using its resources and contacts to offer the highest simulator is that it is very ‘real’ and you can adjust the situation by levels of service within the quickest possible period of time in this using a variety of different settings. One captain explained, “This is exciting new energy and shipping-related services sector. Another really a unique experience for me. After four hours on the simulator increasing Multraship activity is the Dispatching Centre, which is you have the same feeling you get when you are on board a tug.” located in the lock area of Terneuzen. This centre (Scheldt Maritime Services BV) is a part of the Multraship Group and is involved in The simulator is also CRT (carrousel rave tug)-ready. These organising and co-ordinating tens of thousands of vital functions carrousel rave tugs are Multraship’s two new-builds due for delivery each year. These include: all the linesmen jobs in the port of in 2017. The tugs are scheduled to operate in the Westernscheldt Terneuzen and on the locks; all the tug jobs in the port of Antwerp, river area and are commissioned by Novatug BV, a completely Terneuzen, Vlissingen and Ghent; and all deliveries of supplies on owned subsidiary of Multraship. They feature the innovative the Westernscheldt river, including water supply. carousel towing system, combined with an in-line Voith thruster, and a new hull and innovative winch construction, which will Multraship has always believed in investing in the future, and in the provide tug operators with more power, more freedom, more ports of Zeeland and will continue to do so. durability and greater safety.

Simulated success

From offshore to on land

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Market Leader Continues Development Yara Sluiskil, part of Yara International, has been located on the Ghent-Terneuzen canal since 1929. This major waterway opening through the Westernscheldt river offers an excellent connection to the North Sea as well as easy access to further transhipment. And business is increasing for the manufacturer and seller of nitrogenous fertilisers and technical chemicals. An investment of approximately EUR 250 million, to increase granulation capacity enabling increased production of granular urea with sulphur, and nitrates is already underway.

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THE WORLD’S LARGEST PRODUCER OF AMMONIA, NITRATE AND COMPLEX FERTILISER Photo courtesy of YARA

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Yara Sluiskil has been located on the Ghent-Terneuzen canal since 1929.

Photo courtesy of YARA

WarmCO

Photo courtesy of YARA

Yara Sluiskil is involved in the production of liquid nitrate and urea based fertilisers, ammonia, Air1, liquefied carbon dioxide, nitric acid, and other agricultural and environmental products and is considered to be one of the largest and most energy-efficient fertiliser complexes in Europe. The production scope includes three ammonia plants, two nitric acid plants, a new urea solution plant, two solid urea plants (one prill -and one granulation plant) and two nitrate granulation units. In fact, Yara Sluiskil has the largest capacity of ammonia and nitrate production in Europe. Annual production of Yara Sluiskil is no less than 4.5 million tonnes. In 2015 the loaded products reach a volume of almost 4.9 million tonnes which has laid the foundation for imminent investment.

Planned production Yara completed the construction of the urea solution plant Urea-7 in Sluiskil in 2011, the largest of its kind in Europe and a unique investment of EUR 420 million. This plant partially feeds an old prilling unit producing 400,000 tonnes of urea annually. New investments to the plant will see the prilling unit replaced by a new urea granulator also designed for the production of urea with sulphur, a growing market. The new granulator will have an annual capacity of 660,000 tonnes of urea with sulphur. Most of the products at the Sluiskil site are sold within Europe, with some amount exported to the US and Latin America. As agricultural soils in Europe and beyond are lacking the essential plant nutrient sulphur, this investment in Urea-S will enable Yara to serve a growing demand to help farmers improve both yield and crop quality while contributing to improved nitrogen efficiency. The new plant will be based on Yara’s own technology and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2017.

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2 Zeeland Seaports and Yara led the development of a significant greenhouse cultivation area.

Yara’s residual heat and residual CO2 is used to heat the greenhouses and to make the plants grow quicker. WarmCO2 provides the market gardeners with heat and CO2.The sustainable cultivation project, which is located directly next to the port area, is unique in Europe. High-quality residual heat (with a temperature of 89°C) is transported from Yara to the greenhouses. It is then transported back to Yara once the heat has been released (at a temperature of 40°C). The recycling of CO2 results in a reduction of 55 million m3 natural gas annually – which is equivalent to the CO2 footprint of 35.000 households.

Smart Delta Resources Yara is a member of the Smart Delta Resource (SDR), a joint initiative of eleven energy-companies and chemical industrial companies in the Delta region.

In 2013, these companies launched a platform to explore the possibilities for exchanging energy, water, rest products and raw materials amongst themselves.

The chemical, energy, food and steel industry all work together to define industrial connections – symbiosis – and use this as a basis for concrete business cases.

This will allow them to improve competition on the world market and it will also help to realise ecological and social improvements.

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Flushing Service Park An ideal base in Zeeland Flushing Service Park is a new industrial area in the port of Vlissingen and is a joint venture of Zeeland Seaports and AMinvest (owned bij Euro-Rijn Kenick Group and Van Uden Group). The 27-hectare ‘dry’ industrial area offers plots for companies looking to maximise opportunities in an unrivalled strategic location. The plots can be issued to companies in full ownership or in lease and plot sizes are flexible.

Flushing Service Park combines easy access to motorways, room for growth and a location right in the heart of Zeeland Seaports’ Vlissingen port. This fast-growing industrial area has developed rapidly with many large and reliable players in sectors including break bulk, offshore and liquid bulk. Zeeland Seaports offers many advantages for cargo handling which include direct access to open sea, a 16.5 metre draught, congestion-free hinterland connections and specialised terminals. The port company is responsible for the economic development, management and promotion of the port area and optimising local business conditions, which Flushing Service Park is a prime example of.

At the heart of the harbour Zeeland Seaports is home to more than 200 logistics and industrial businesses. Plus, an increasing number of major players see the deep-draught seaport as their strongest link to global clients.

Despite the adverse economic climate, several companies chose precisely this period to invest in the future at Zeeland Seaports. From the busy North Sea shipping routes, vessels only require an hour to reach berth. Flushing Service Park offers an unrivalled combination of a seaport location, trimodal hinterland connections and cost efficiency. There is a first-rate road network with motorway access in just minutes. Additionally, There’s an extensive rail network throughout the port, plus excellent inland waterway and shortsea connections.

Win-win The province of Zeeland is famous for its hard-working industrially skilled inhabitants who maintain a solid work ethic. Additionally, the labour regulations in the Netherlands are flexible The notion of winwin set-ups is what spearheads Zeeland Seaports collaborations

with companies in the ports. “We have a tradition of short lines: accessible and cooperative,” states Zeeland Seaports Commercial Manager Francesco Faes. Together with partner Euro-Rijn, Zeeland Seaports offers the right business conditions to help companies keep stay ahead of the game in the highly competitive transhipment market. “Zeeland Seaports has a rare commodity: room to grow.

From terminals to fabrication yards, our activities never stop,” concludes Faes.

Neighbours of Flushing Service Park include: • • • • • • • • •

Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen Heerema Fabrication Group Kloosterboer Cobelfret Ovet Supermaritime Verbrugge Terminals Vopak Zeeland Refinery

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CRUISING INTO THE FUTURE AT ZEELAND SEAPORTS A recent attempt to stimulate the cruise market to visit the province of Zeeland is proving successful. Next year as many as six cruise ships will moor in the port of Vlissingen, which is a significant increase from previous years.

What seemed an impossible task is now becoming a reality.

Zeeland Cruiseport BV, part of the harbour company STT, is succeeding. “This is mainly due to the fact that we are using a different approach,” says Director Marijn van Nispen.“We visit trade fairs, together with Zeeland Seaports. In that way you can make tangible deals on behalf of the port. We’ve secured that shipping company Phoenix will moor two or three times at the port of Vlissingen, as will Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas. For 2017 we’ve even booked the Holland America Line twice.”

The beautiful cruise ships are a welcome sight in the port of Vlissingen as was witnessed when the Wind Surf, one of the largest sailing cruise ships in the world entered the port at the end of August. The Wind Surf’s distinct profile is a familiar sight in the smaller ports around the Mediterranean and Caribbean, ports which larger ships cannot enter. The

port of Vlissingen was able to accommodate to the vessel built in 1990 and recently underwent a major refurbishment of cabins and public spaces. The predominantly American passengers were welcomed with traditional music and dance from Zeeland with stalls with characteristic products of Zeeland set up on the quay.

The cruise industry is still booming. Research shows that cruise passengers spend an average of one hundred USD per day. On any given day one third of the passengers stay on board, while one third venture ashore to see the sights, and one third participate in an excursion. And the portfolio of what is on offer in Zeeland is attractive. There were a variety of excursions on offer for the nearly 300 passengers on the Wind Surf including museum visits or a walking tour through Vlissingen.

Confirmed cruise ship arrivals to the port of Vlissingen in 2016:

Date

Name

Company

May 5th 2016 Albatros

Phoenix Reisen

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The Wind Surf, one of the largest sailiing cruise ships in the world, enters the port of Vlissingen.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Expanding Aboard

How does one best approach a new business venture overseas? Usually, the answer would be to collect as much information as possible, understand the local market including competitor analysis, recognize stakeholders involved, and obtain insight into local regulations and customs processes.

These are just a few preliminary steps to get started. However, what if the country or region for this venture was a high-risk or challenging area not allowing for these steps to be taken? And what if your obtained information is biased or manipulated, maybe even on purpose? This is where Triangular Group Information and Networking Services B.V. (TGINT) comes in.

Maximising Opportunities Abroad As a strategic partner, TGINT provides reliable and accurate evaluations of potential opportunities and risk assessments. This partnership delivers a customised service package that aims to maximise growth, to reduce risks and to optimise the decisionmaking processes, allowing for intelligence led, commercially sound assessments.

Founded in 2014, TGINT’s service is unique for the Dutch market and aims to assist Dutch businesses aiming to operate or expand abroad. TGINT’s services can be utilised worldwide with a unique specialistion in what is known as ‘Challenging Environments’.

Besides this global service, TGINT’s clients benefit directly from its exclusive access to top-level decision-makers, investors and other key players in the Lusophone countries (former Portuguese colonies), the Gulf Council Countries, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire.

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of political integrity, regional stability and economic potential,” says TGINT Managing Partner Ray Klaassens.

World-wide Partner Klaassens is one of three managing partners of the Triangular Group, who direct both TGINT and Proximities Development Group (PDG) which focuses on crisis and risk management. With more than 50 years of service as officers in the Dutch Special Forces Regiment and the Dutch Intelligence Services between them, they have led many politically sensitive and high-risk operations throughout Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and Eastern Europe. “The intelligence products and strategic advice on offer are a direct result from our expertise,” states Klaassens. i: www.tgint.net

TGINT MANAGING PARTNER RAY KLAASSENS

SPECIAL FEATURE

Track Record •

Offshore Oil & Gas Company (Angola) – in-depth market review from August to December 2014.

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Tobacco Company (Eastern Europe) – assessed business position of a major tobacco production company in Eastern Europe in February/ March 2015.

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Engineering Company (South-East Asia) – Market research on possible local partnerships for a leader in the engineering industry.

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Construction Company (Russia) – Currently engaged in an Exclusive Research project on behalf of a leading construction company to asses the Russian market with a focus on the volatile economic and (geo-) political situation.

• Competitive Intelligence (Europe) – Engaged in a tailored Competitive

Intelligence project in the spring of 2015 on behalf of a trading

company to illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of a main competitor.

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Due Diligence (Middle East) – In July 2015, TGINT conducted a concise Due Diligence on behalf of a scientific company in relation to a potential investor from the Middle-East.

The ability to develop a strong network of stakeholders allows for an accurate assessment of political integrity, regional stability and economic potential.

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Paving the way Holding de Vier Ambachten B.V. (H4A) is an all-round construction and civil engineering company in the broadest sense. As an independent company with various branches in the province of Zeeland, H4A is a common sight in the province performing construction and civil engineering projects. With their strategic location, motivated employees and innovative developments they are clearly thriving in Zeeland’s flourishing economy.

The affinity that H4A has with the province of Zeeland is strong, not to mention the clear corporate responsibility that the company demonstrates. H4A employs approximately 235 staff members with different educational backgrounds almost all trained in Zeeland. Sourcing suitable staff is a continued focus; therefore H4A offers internships to various educational institutions in the region. Additionally, H4A acknowledges the value of promoting the region and sponsors many activities held in Zeeland and actively conveys this message to its employees.

Road ready An exciting component to H4A’s portfolio is their asphalt plant located along the Terneuzen port area. Therefore, H4A significantly benefits from the accessibility by ship for the supply of its raw materials. The asphalt plant recently led to the first bio-asphalt road section tests in Zeeland. The collaboration between Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research and the Dutch Asphalt Knowledge Center started with the notion of using lignin as a replacement for bitumen, which led to the laying of a trial section in Zeeland. With H4A as contractor, the test was conducted in Sas van Gent (NL), together with other partners in Zeeland, including Zeeland Seaports and Economische Impuls Zeeland.

The realization of this test has a long history. In 2014, researchers working in the Food & Biobased Research laboratory in Wageningen made the discovery that lignin could serve as a high-quality biobased substitute for fossil-based bitumen as the lignin has shown to have properties very similar to bitumen. Lignin is a sticky substance and easy to process and matches the performance of bitumen with regards to UV and dimensional stability. The result is an asphalt surface with barely any swelling or shrinkage in rain or sun.

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Less traffic noise, better fuel economy The Netherlands has a strong demand for asphalt, not only for building new roads, but also for maintenance and repairs to the existing road network. Annually, some 10 million tonnes of asphalt with a bitumen content of 4-5% are produced and laid. Replacing this petroleum-based material by lignin would therefore yield an enormous sustainability benefit.

And there is no shortage of lignin, now or in the future. The substance that gives plants their sturdiness and structural integrity is released during the production of pulp in the paper industry.

For the tests, three 70-metre road segments were laid with the bio-asphalt: one with low temperature asphalt, one with low temperature lignin asphalt, and finally a reference segment with traditional high temperature asphalt. The test trajectory is situated on a straight road without traffic lights to ensure equal conditions. The test sections will be studied for a period of two years to conclude whether lignin

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improves the rolling resistance of the asphalt, which could reduce road noise and provide better fuel economy, yielding additional savings in fossil fuels.

Future focused In addition to the bio-asphalt project, H4A provides services for many key companies in the region. As an all-round construction and infrastructure company, with a clientele from government to industry, future projects and opportunities include the maintenance of buildings, and industrial complexes.

“We are also active in the construction sector however, this is a tough area especially when it comes to new-builds even though the demand for housing does not match the availability.

We do see some opportunities though, as existing homes will need to be replaced or upgraded,” states CEO Eric de Ruijsscher. “We also see opportunities for growth in the ports at Zeeland Seaports as well as in the nearby ports in Belgium.”

The cooperation between H4A and Zeeland Seaports is successful. De Ruijsscher: “Zeeland Seaports is a professional, knowledgeable organization. Our cooperation is diverse as the raw materials for our asphalt plant travels through the port and we also carry out maintenance on the infrastructure of Zeeland Seaports.”

Bio-asphalt tests in progress Photo courtesy OF H4A

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Strategic location “As our work is largely carried out in Zeeland it is beneficial for us to be located here. That being said, our location is ideal as Zeeland borders with Belgium, where, among others H4A Green B.V. and H4A Wind Energy B.V. perform various tasks. We are looking into further expansion for maintenance of industrial complexes in the nearby port areas, of Antwerp, Ghent and Zeebrugge,” states de Ruijsscher. A clear advantage for H4A to expand their services is the recent improvement in the province of Zeeland’s infrastructure.

The newly opened Sluiskiltunnel is part of an uninterrupted northsouth link between the A58 motorway and the connecting roads in Belgium. The tunnel guarantees an unhindered flow of traffic thus eliminating a major obstacle for further economic development to the Ghent-Terneuzen port area. “We hope to see a further optimization of the infrastructure of the province. Although many advancement have been made we do have some items on our wish list. For example, the Westerscheldetunnel should be toll-free; this would further strengthen our competitive position for projects towards northern Zeeland,” concludes de Ruijsscher.

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H4A’S CEO ERIC DE RUIJSSCHER

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The polyols expansion project for Dow Benelux

Photo courtesy OF H4A

FUTURE PORTS

First offshore networking meeting a success Zeeland Seaports is establishing a reputation in the offshore oil and gas and offshore wind industries. The ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen are perfectly located for offshore activities as they are directly accessible from the North Sea. The idea for an offshore networking meeting was born at the Offshore Energy exhibition in 2014, which Zeeland Seaports has attended for several years. During the 2014 exhibition, Schelde Exotech’s managing director Jos Mols was surprised by the large number of companies active in the province of Zeeland in the offshore industry. Schelde Exotech themselves is a supplier of specialised equipment for the process industry, petrochemical and increasingly offshore oil and gas sector with notable references such as Dow Benelux, Yara, Zeeland Refinery and Shell.

Schelde Exotech joined forces with Zeeland Seaports for this year’s Offshore Energy exhibition and from this collaboration the idea was born to organise a networking event with the aim to strengthen the existing network, share knowledge of the market and discuss technical developments. Based on a shortlist of around 30 companies, the event saw 18 parties attend which is a positive outcome. Feedback from participants was very positive which is a clear indication that the Zeeland Seaports’ network meeting will become an annual event.

Zeeland Seaports’ first offshore networking event a clear success

Beyond borders in the Baltics and the Middle East Zeeland Seaports has recently taken on some exciting trade missions to promote their ports as well as companies in the region. This has seen two noteworthy trips during the past year to strengthen current partnerships as well as to investigate future potential of different regions.

between Vlissingen and Ghent for some time. In late August, both port companies and some twenty businesses and organizations from their ports travelled to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania for the promotion of the ports there. More specifically the sectors of liquid and dry bulk, biochemicals and biomass, fertilisers and agricultural products were highlighted. The aim of the trade mission was to explore opportunities in these rapidly developing countries. Many of the visiting participants were impressed by the remarkably rapid developments in the ports and the pragmatic way in which the ports in the Baltic states deal with the challenges caused by the Russian sanctions.

Middle East In early September, the Zeeland Port Promotion Council (Z.P.P.C.) organized a trade mission to Dubai and Oman with the aim of introducing companies from Zeeland to the potential of these two countries, to get acquainted with various invited companies, and to showcase the opportunities of Zeeland Seaports for the companies in the region. The trade mission provided a positive impression to the potential of the region that certainly offers an abundance of prospects.

Specifically due to the fact that the region itself has limited produce, but also as there is active research being done into potential Western partners that could lead to a prosperous future alliance.

Participants warmly received at the Dutch consulate in Dubai

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SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY

SYNERGY FOR SUCCESS The province of Zeeland is known for its progressive and proactive approach to business. Not only does Zeeland have a favourable economic climate and a consistent business friendly approach, recent initiatives have shown that this position extends to companies active in the region as well. Smart Delta Resources (SDR), a joint initiative of eleven energy and resource companies within two provinces in the Netherlands and the Flanders region in Belgium, recently celebrated a successful first year.

Zeeland Refinery processes crude oil to fuels and raw materials for the chemical industry

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The outcome of the SDR’s first year is unique at this size for the Netherlands, putting Zeeland in an ideal position to pursue sustainable growth for companies active in the chemical, steel, food and energy industries and supports the overall transition process to sustainable production.

Photo courtesy of DNA-Beeldbank op www.laatzeelandzien.nl

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SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY Launched in 2014, the SDR provides a platform to explore the possibilities for exchanging energy and raw materials. The chemical, energy, food and steel industries all work together to define industrial connections and apply this to concrete business situations. This in turn, strengthens the international competitive edge of industries in the region and increases the appeal for other companies to settle here.

An Impressive Start SDR experienced a successful first year with some 20 promising projects aimed at contributing to sustainable growth being launched in the first year alone. This is an impressive start for the industrial innovation platform involving organizations representing the steel, chemical, food and energy industries. The first year focused primarily on an extensive study and analyses by the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) – the largest Dutch energy research institute and The Institute for Sustainable Process Technology (ISPT).

These studies resulted in a list of 180 possible synergies, which was then refined, and a selection of the top 20 projects was made.

The projects aim at contributing to sustainable industrial growth in Zeeland and are related to water, residual heat, gases and inorganic materials (salts, alkalis and acids), among other fields.

Collaborating for Superior Results A clear sign of efficiency was the willingness and effectiveness with which the companies collaborated with one and other in generating ideas for possible synergies by the exchange of energies and materials. For instance, by linking process streams and exchanging energy and residual flows, a residual product generated by one process could be a source material for another process. Among the member of the SDR platform are 11 companies that are energy and raw material intensive: Arcelor Mittal Gent, Cargill, Delta, Dow Benelux, ICL-IP Terneuzen, Lamb Weston-Meijer, Sabic Bergen op Zoom, Trinseo (formerly known as Styron), Suiker Unie, Yara Sluiskil and Zeeland Refinery.

In addition, Zeeland Seaports and the province of Zeeland actively support this initiative and NV Economische Impuls Zeeland facilitates it.

The message from the first of year SDR is clear – collaboration is key. Major synergies can be achieved by linking energy and material processes effectively, resulting in a decrease in production costs for related parties.

Project Manager Ger Spork: “ECN plays a key role in the interactions between different companies, thanks to its extensive knowledge of and experience in energy savings in these industrial sectors. The opportunities exist; they must now be exploited for the economic benefit of companies and the region. This approach also addresses social and environmental goals. Synergy enables a significant CO2 reduction and sets an example for the circular economy.”

The major objectives of Smart Delta Resources are: • Strengthen the competitive position of energy

& raw material intensive companies in the region

• Develop ambitious initiatives which will have a

significant economic and/or ecological impact

• Explore & exploit potential co-operation

opportunities through the development of new

partnerships, initiatives & projects

• Explore European financing opportunities for

industrial symbiosis projects

Cluster SDR Smart Delta Resources Members of the SDR platform

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Residual products Residual heat Water

Development of business cases

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Zeeland Seaports gets greener The American company AES will construct a large building for storage of green energy produced by windmills and solar panels in the port of Vlissingen.

The investment will push Zeeland to the forefront of the field of green energy storage. Up to now, there have been but few systems that can store the enormous amount of power produced by, mainly, windmill parks. That is why green energy has to be entered into to the power transport network directly. As a result, conventional power plants (especially gas-fired power plants) are sometimes offline or operate on a very low-key level.

After eight years in the energy storage business, AES is pushing its way into Europe with recent groundbreaking ceremonies in Zeeland, the Netherlands and Kilroot in Northern Ireland. The U.K. and Dutch energy storage deployments will be aimed at helping to balance supply and demand by providing Primary Control Reserve (PCR) for transmission grid operators -- TenneT in the case of the Netherlands and SONI in Northern Ireland.

The 10 megawatts of interconnected storage (20 megawatts of resource) in each location will allow greater integration of renewable energy. In Zeeland, AES will bid to supply PCR in two European markets each week. The first simply covers the Dutch grid, but the second also includes those from Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The company has chosen to enter the European storage market because the continent’s grids are facing renewable energy integration challenges, aging grid infrastructure, plant retirements and a rise in opportunities for behind-the-meter applications.

The storage building looks like a data centre. It contains a series

of enormous batteries that can store 10 Megawatt of power.

Thanks to advanced technology, 20 Megawatt of ‘flexible energy capacity’ is available. This means that on windless or cloudy days, green energy will still be available, whilst currently conventional plants have to stabilise the electricity network on windless days.

AES has recently relocated its European HQ from a London suburb to Amsterdam. “Whenever we are in the media, we get inquiries from all sorts of operators asking how our storage can support their wind and solar,” said Corwell, who also praised the country’s policies on renewables and energy storage. The Netherlands Energy Storage Roadmap developed by DNV GL, Berenschot, and TU Delft earlier this year, a document outlining the opportunities for energy storage in the country, is an example of how the country ‘gets the need’ for storage, said Corwell.

“The government also has a role in encouraging and facilitating new business models for the use of storage. It can also remove unnecessary obstacles to energy storage for trading on the operational reserve market, and it can encourage the deployment of energy systems behind the meter in such a way that they not only serve the end user, but also help make the entire system more efficient,” concluded the authors of the report.

Both the Dutch and U.K. arrays are scheduled to go on-line at the end of this year.

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In the presence of dozens of Belgian and Dutch journalists, this years oyster season has officially been opened.

This marks the beginning of the harvest of creuses aka Zeeland oysters (crassostrea gigas) and the flat oysters (ostrea edulis). The first oysters harvested were flat oysters. Chairman Cees van Liere of the Dutch Oyster Club, “This promises to be a good year. The quality of the oysters is outstanding and from now on we can enjoy the delicious Zeeland oysters from the Easternscheldt river.”

Photo courtesy DNA Beeldbank op www.laatzeelandzien.nl

Sustainable harvest This year the opening of the Oyster Season was supported by three province of Zeeland municipalities: Schouwen-Duivenland, who wishes to showcase the culinary richness of the island; Reimerswaal, with the town Yerseke distingishing itself as the ‘oyster town’ in the Netherlands, and Tholen, who wants to emphasise its enterprising character. Oysters are harvested in the Easternscheldt river and in Lake Grevelingen. There are some 30 companies that mutually control nearly the entire catch of oysters. The flat and the Zeeland oysters (aka creuses) are fished by means of a ‘kor’, a special trawl net that

scrapes the oysters off the seabed. Every year the members of the Dutch Oyster Club breed approximately 700,000 flat oysters and about 35 million Zeeland oysters. These oysters are mainly sold on the Belgian, German, French, Italian and Dutch markets. For several years now the oyster fishery has held the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certificate for sustainable fishery. Flat oysters and Zeeland oysters harvested by these fisheries are allowed to carry the internationally recognized blue MSC logo – a guarantee for consumers that the sustainably caught oysters come from a certified source.

Take a sip of Zeeland at the Kleine Schorre winery The De Kleine Schorre winery is located in Dreischor, a traditional Zeeland circular village, on the island of Schouwen-Duivenland. It is one of the oldest farms in Dreischor, having an original black-tarred barn dating back to 1735. The winery was established in 2001. In collaboration with the renowned Luxembourg winery Cep d’Or, a rigorous selection of grape varieties was undertaken based on a number of criteria. One of criteria was that they should be perfectly suited to the specialities of Zeeland, which includes mussels, oysters, flatfish and sea lavender. Therefore the grape varieties Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Rivaner and Auxerrois were selected.

The Vineyard Currently, there are 42,000 vines planted at the vineyard. The vineyard now comprises 10 hectares, which makes it one of the largest vineyards in the Netherlands. The cellar and the tasting room are housed in the vineyard’s barn and during harvest time, volunteers are recruited to pick the grapes that are then carefully processed in the ‘cellar’ on the premises.

Six entrepreneurs from Zeeland turned the De Kleine Schorre vineyard into a flourishing Zeeland company with a special ownership structure. Apart from five shareholders, there are also 25 certificate holders involved in the vineyard. The vineyard also has a special arrangement that offers the opportunity for anyone to lease vines for a fixed period of time. This allows everyone the chance to have a share of the vineyard.

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The province of Zeeland hosts a post summer festival in Amsterdam There was a post summer buzz that could be felt on the streets of Amsterdam, and the buzz was about the province of Zeeland. For four days, the City Theatre and the Bellevue Theatre presented a total of five different performances by the Theatre Production House Zeelandia, including introductions, subsequent discussions, debates, music performances and much more.

On the opening night many familiar faces, particularly from Zeeland, could be seen, such as theatre director Frans Lievens, composer Douwe Eisenga and former province governor Wim van Gelder. Wind machines welcomed them in the lobby by producing a firm Zeeland breeze that made waves in the festival banners. The staff wore traditional buttons with a Zeeland knob. As the event is regarded as an important promotion tool for Zeeland, the province was one of the organisers.

Salty delicacies The opening itself took place on the immense stage of the City Theatre, by far the most beautiful theatre hall in the Netherlands. Wine from De Kleine Schorre winery in Dreischor was poured while serving staff went around with bowls of oysters and other ‘salty

delicacies’ that turned out to be very popular among the guests.

Director Henk Schoute of Zeelandia, himself a fervent Amsterdammer, sketched the historical relationship between Zeeland and the Dutch capital. But he drew the most attention to the observation that the alleged Zeeland stinginess isn’t so bad after all, because the province offered free food and drink on the evening.

In return booing and applause greeted him alike from the audience.

The audience was invited to also attend the original festival in Zeeland by pointing out that the distance between Amsterdam to Middelburg is exactly as far as vice-versa. Although Amsterdam will always be the cultural heart of the Netherlands, initiatives such as this festival strike a bridge with the regions, so that they can reinforce each other.

Undercover oyster breeding Oyster breeding within dykes and in covered areas is the best solution to combat the natural dangers that make the breeding of oysters vulnerable, like the herpes virus, eider ducks, oystercatchers, snails and pollution. The Smit family reached this conclusion: father Sam and son Sybe. After years of research in cooperation with – among others – the aquaculture department of the Hogeschool Zeeland, the solution is now a fact and oyster farms are safe to these dangers.

Six months ago, the construction of 24 outdoor ponds began. Each pond has a volume of 260 cubic metres, for the breeding of vegetable plankton with water from the Easternscheldt river. In addition, a large shed was built with a total surface of 1,200 square metres, in which oysters are kept in specially patented breeding containers with a constant temperature of 7 °C as they are fed with the nutritious plankton from the outside ponds. This form of oyster breeding is unique in the world.

Eventually all these investments, supported by the European Fishery Fund, the Zeeland Participation Fund and Rabobank, will contribute to the breeding of a consistently high-quality oyster all the year round which is measured by a very high flesh and meat percentage. In other words, a genuine top oyster! Designer of this type of onshore oyster

breeding is the Smit family. The establishment Smit & Smit was officially opened on 27 November, in the presence of the press and invitees. Besides this distinctive form of oyster breeding, Smit & Smit have more plans. “We will also be realizing a centre for visiting tourists, complete with a tasting facility,” says Sybe Smit. This visitor’s centre will be open to the public in the spring of 2016.

Inspection of covered cultivated oyster

by Sybe Smit

Covered pond for oyster breeding

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NEW MEMBERS

The Zeeland Port Promotion Council is pleased to welcome new participants. Founded in 1993, the Zeeland Port Promotion Council represents the majority of companies located in the ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen. Together they offer a complete range of the best possible port facilities and all the logistics solutions you need. See pages 40 - 42 for a complete list of participants.

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DE POOTER PERSONEELSDIENSTEN

Employment agency de Pooter has been active in the field of recruitment for more than sixty years. The family business is active in the fields of employment services, staffing, payrolling and HR consulting in the (process) industry, business services, small and medium-sized enterprises and the hotel and catering industry in the Zeeland region.

With the industrial developments in the port area, de Pooter has accommodated to this growth by specialising in the provision of technical contingent staff to the (process) industry.Â

IMO. Heavy lift and transport specialists, fluency in Spanish and direct contact in- and outside office hours make doing business with SDW Shipping direct and simple.

situation (as built) will be processed into a 3D model, which brings the plant and the installations inside it available on the screen at your desk. At any time you can visit the plant, to see the actual status of the outside surrounding. Also the model helps to look at the (im) possibility of adjustment of installations in subject or the replacement of existing installations, equipment or auxiliary parts. In this way as well internal as external visits from suppliers to the plant are brought to a minimum. Besides this, communication, preparation and coordination around execution work is easy and simple. All these features are combined in an innovative product, called: Asset@YourDesk!

3. H4A

Holding de Vier Ambachten B.V. (H4A) is an independent all-round construction and civil engineering company with various branches in the province of Zeeland. Although H4A is usually known as a civil company, the company has expertise in other areas as well. For example, within the piping and industry sector to name a few. Within the industry sector, H4A holds service contracts with Dow Benelux BV, Yara and Arcelor Mittal. Within the piping sector, H4A have a service contract for small maintenance works with Delta.

In the next issue of Zeeland PortNews the following new participants will be featured:

Photo courtesy of Port Pictures.nl

2. SDW Shipping

SDW Shipping offers a monthly, direct, connection between the continent and the West Coast of South-America.

With a full-chartered vessel, SDW Shipping can call any port on route, both in Europe and South America. An additional port call is therefore always a possibility as was recently witnessed with the expansion of their services to Sweden with a fixed charging port Uddevalla and further discussions of expansion in Spain are in the works. SDW Shipping specialise in rolling material and project cargo including heavy lifts, but can also take all other sorts of cargo, including

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SPIE Controlec Engineering

SPIE Controlec Engineering in Terneuzen contributes to a sustainable environment with their 3 dimensional (3D) scanning tools. By means of 3D scanning the actual

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De Hoop Terneuzen B.V.

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De Pooter Personeelsdiensten

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De Ruyter Training & Consultancy

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www.justionadvocaten.nl

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www.katoennatie.com

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www.kochadviesgroep.nl

Koolwijk Shipstores B.V.

www.shipstores.nl

KVA International

www.kva-international.com

KWS Infra/Aquavia

www.kws.nl

Labojuice B.V.

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www.mammoet.com

Maritiem & Logistiek College de Ruyter

www.scalda.nl

Mourik Vlissingen B.V.

www.mourik.com

Multraship Towage & Salvage

www.multraship.nl

Municipality of Middelburg

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www.mbterneuzen.nl

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www.nelisbv.com

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www.sagro.nl

Saybolt Nederland B.V.

www.corelab.com/rd/saybolt

Schipper Groep

www.schippergroep.nl

SDW Shipping

www.sdwshipping.com

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www.agency-stt.com

Sorteerbedrijf Vlissingen B.V.

www.sorteerbedrijfvlissingen.nl

Spie-Controlec Engineering B.V.

www.spie-nl.com

Supermaritime Nederland B.V.

www.supermaritime.com

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www.ameydemarine.com

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Zeeland Seaports, your best choice!

Compared with other ports the agile and entrepreneurial Zeeland Seaports offer a competitive advantage. direct access to open sea competitive and attractive tariffs and land prices reliable and easy to do business with available land located directly on deep water flexible and attractive service & quality oriented companies lack of congestion which enables shorter cycle times and faster delivery time to customers multimodal hinterland connections through road, railway, (inland-) waterways dedicated terminals for handling specific types of goods a brand range of services via a highly skilled workforce

Seaborne cargo by segment

Seaborne cargo by product group

containers/flats dry bulk general cargo liquid bulk roll-on/roll-off

Seatraffic

Inland waterways

Main roads

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Lewedorp • • Nieuw- en Sint Joosland

Bijleveldhaven Westhofhaven

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Quarleshaven Sloehaven

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Van Citterskanaal

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Vlissingen terminals • Sloehaven: Suitable for alI kinds of transhipment including LPG and chemical bulk 920 metres of quay.

• Bijleveldhaven: 1,980 metres of quay. North bank is 300 metres long.

• Westhofhaven: 475 metres of quay. Can accommodate largest reefer vessels.

East side jetty for discharging peat and general cargo quay.

• Kaloothaven: 1,130 metres of quay. Two jetties on south bank, one for inland barges.

• Scaldiahaven: Over 1,700 metres of quay. South side used handling and storage of cellulose and metals. Transverse quay is 250 metres long.

• Van Citterskanaal/haven: Six jetties for inland vessels and coasters. 0n south bank, 275 metres. 0n north bank, 200 metres. Quay: 230 metres and 220 metres.

• Quarleshaven: Extension of Sloehaven to NNE, 315 metres of quay. Set of two mooring buoys on east bank with a span of 320 metres.

• Zeeland Refinery Pier: Located on the Westernscheldt river. Accommodates tankers up to 100,000 dwt with maximum LOA of 280 metres.

• Buitenhaven: Located outside lock system with direct access to sea, 300 metres of quay. Northern basin has area for coasters and Iighters. Vesta also operates an oil jetty for tankers.

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• Autrichehaven: 850 metres.

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Circulation and subscriptions Distributed to a wide international audience, the high quality quarterly magazine promotes the activities of companies active in the ports to key customers, business partners, stakeholders in Zeeland and beyond, as well as at major international trade events. Zeeland PortNews is available in hard copy as well as a digital version.

Each issue has approximately 10,000 readers.

For your free subscription to Zeeland PortNews,

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Contact: • Henk de Haas, Chairman ZPPC • Arno Dirkzwager, Communications Manager Zeeland Seaports Special thanks to everyone who kindly contributed their time and expertise to put together this issue of Zeeland PortNews.

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The last call of the year

Worldwide Offices Forwarding / Logistical Services By

We have almost reached the end of the year and it has been an eventful year to say the least. Food Logistics is a perfect topic to end the year with as we prepare to sit around the table over the holiday season.

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SERVING THETHE TRANSFORMER INDUSTRY SERVING TRANSFORMER INDUSTRY EURO-MITSTAAL STAALB.V. B.V. EURO-MIT STEEL SERVICE CENTER STEEL SERVICE CENTER

Advancements in infrastructure outline our commitment to the future as it plays an important part of connectivity.

By road we have seen the newly opened Sluiskiltunnel create an uninterrupted north-south link between the A58 motorway and the connecting roads in Belgium. By sea, and in cooperation with our neighbours in Belgium, we are preparing for a new lock in the port of Terneuzen. This will improve access for seagoing vessels to the ports of Ghent and Terneuzen and will also ensure a smooth transit of inland vessels between the Netherlands, Belgium and the Paris region of France.

We also focused on opportunities further away this year.

The Zeeland Port Promotional Council (Z.P.P.C) organised a successful trade mission to Dubai and Oman. This trip allowed us to introduce companies from Zeeland to the region and vice versa. We had a full itinerary over the three-day trip and participants were impressed not only by the potential of the region but also by the enthusiastic cooperation of the Dutch embassy and consulate. We are looking into the possibilities to repeat this trip in 2016.

EMS is specialized in slitting the higher grades of electrical steel for the transformer P.O.material Box 535, industry. Wide coils of thin gauge plate is slit down to smaller coils, both widthways and lengthways. EMS is4380 also AM ableVlissingen, to cut theseThe coilsNetherlands into so called laminations of customer-specific lengths and shapes, fitting the requirements of the Location Duitslandweg 7, transformer manufacturers.

Haven 1153, Vlissingen-oost P.O. Box 535, Phone: (0)118 The 422500 4380+31 AM Vlissingen, Netherlands Location Duitslandweg 7, Email: info@euro-mit-staal.com Haven 1153, Vlissingen-oost Website: Phone:www.euro-mit-staal.com +31 (0)118 422500 Email: info@euro-mit-staal.com Website: www.euro-mit-staal.com

Our province has so much to offer when it comes to food. It is exciting to see the link made between that of the food logistics supply chain and our ports in Zeeland. Likewise it is exciting to see our province develop with regards to dry bulk commodities and facilities, with established players such as Ovet, Verbrugge or Sagro and new additions to the scene such as Bulk Terminal Zeeland. This continued and increasing activity adds an economic boost to the region and also encourages us to ensure that we are offering the best possible conditions to stimulate and nurture further expansion.

EURO-MIT STAAL B.V.

A trade mission to Turkey two years ago also received a follow-up this year as Zeeland Seaports and the Z.P.P.C. exhibited at Logitrans in Istanbul. This was again an ample opportunity to establish new contacts with logistic decision makers in this booming region and discover opportunities in this growing market.

The initiatives of the past year locally, regionally and internationally are a great example of advancements being made. I look forward to the year to come to showcase various segments of the Vlissingen and Terneuzen ports as well as further advances in our province and beyond.

VOLUME 10 / EDITION 4 DECEMBER 2015

It’s in our character

Covering Zeeland’s North Sea Ports of Vlissingen and Ter neuzen

The port is our life. Hands-on mentality, hard work and accessible people, that’s our character. Anyone who gets to know Zeeland Seaports becomes acquainted with professionals who are proud of their ports. We understand that your interests are also our interests. Clients come first. Always. We know what’s important to your company. That’s all in our character, and one of our many strengths: location on open sea draft of 16.5 metres congestion-free connections with the hinterland no nine-to-five mentality accessible ports and people dedicated terminals for a broad range of cargo you can reach us 24/7 at +31 115 647400

FLOURISHING HUB FOR FOOD LOGISTICS ports of vlissingen and terneuzen www.zeelandseaports.com

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CMA CGM expand service line with weekly call